Bittersweet peaches archery tag. Any ideas?

[gasman]

check the regs, but I dont believe something like that will qualify him for Disability.

With that said, if he is unable to maneuver natural terrain with out the aid of a prosthesis, like cane or crutch, then he would probably qualify 


A buddy of mine's dad was able to get a disabled hunters placard when he was going through kemo treatment. He was unable to walk with out the aid of a cane or walking stick of some sort.

[hunterofelk]

Maybe if you contact/hire Ruggedclassoutfitters they can increase his odds of killing one.

[Naches Sportsman]

I know this is bittersweet but my father who is 74 years old drew for peaches ridge archery tag but last week had emergency hernia surgery. He had seven points. It's  safe to assume this will be his last draw for quality archery bulls unless he lucky. For medical reasons, the Department of Fish and wildlife has no way of passing the tags to another hunter does it? I would just assume have him keep his points for next year and give it to another guy who wants it. What's your opinion?even for medical reasons that's not possible is it?  And no I'm not talking about giving it to anyone he knows. Just put it in the pool again?!?
I feel bad he finally drew and it's under these curcumstances.
 

Usually If you get a note from the doctor, wdfw will reinstate the points. My neighbor had emergency open heart surgery in 2010 and had the bethel bull tag which wdfw was really really nice and gave back his points for the elk tag.

[MichaelJ]

I drew this tag back in '07 and got in a motorcycle wreck August 8th...  I looked into the crossbow disability permit thing and what I found out was if I got a doctors approval, I could get the disabled crossbow permit.  The only problem was it would opt me out of hunting with regular archery gear ever again.  Sounds like a crossbow for the old man wouldn't be a bad idea since he is getting up there in age anyways.  Not sure if this is still the regulation right now but it was 5 years ago!

Mike

[krapmit]

Definitely go with cross bow. It's easy as pie to get a disabled permit and permit to hunt with cross bow.  My dad has had a couple shoulder operations and couldn't pull back his bow anymore, and my grandpa is in his late 70' s and he got his cross bow permit as well. I would definitely go to the doc asap and look for a crossbow.  Its honestly a lot more ethical for an elderly or older person to use a cross bow. Just because you get old and can't hold your bow back doesn't mean you should have to quit doing what you love! 

I hope he gets the permit and gets a dandy! good luck to him and you.

[smartazz171]

Thanks guys on all the info. Mike, I hadn't thought about the disability permit being permanent. Thanks for that tid bit. I'll post back what the doc says tomorrow. X bow doesn't sound like a bad idea but I just bought him a diamond razor edge ( you know the youth now that adjusts 20 to 60lbs?) two years ago. But hey it may need to happen.

[smartazz171]

Alright here's an update., the doctor said he can start pulling back his bow in aug again. He can start walking now as long as he doesn't Over due it.  He's a good shot so i hope hes accurate like last year but still were cutting it close.

I know a lot of you guys hunted with your dads and still do, but my dads 74 and I know he won't have many more seasOns of rutting bulls. Being only 27 I hope he finally gets a branch antlered bull after 30 years of spikes.  Anyway thanks for all the great info you guys provided. Ill post what happens . It sucks when your teacher/ hunting partner gets older.

[MichaelJ]

Wish u all the luck man and even if u don't kill I hope you guys have a great time!  Its a good tag to have!

Mike

[Fullabull]

I know what you mean, my dad is 73 this year and I'm trying to get him his first branch bull with a bow. Been making him work out so he can put in a few miles a day hunting. The unit we hunt here on the wet side is getting more and more crowded making it harder to get away from them but I don't want to try some place new because it will take to long to learn.

Good luck to you and your dad, I hope he gets a good chance... If your not already, get good at calling. It can make a huge difference